412 University St

San Francisco, CA 94134

412 University Street, San Francisco | Portola District

Welcome to 412 University Street — a single-family home on the western edge of San Francisco's Portola District, offering 1,628 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space across two levels, plus an expansive downstairs bonus suite ideal for multi-generational living or income potential.

The Home
Step through the front door into a welcoming entry foyer with marble-look tile flooring and warm wood stairs leading up to the main living level. The upper floor is where the home truly opens up: a bright, open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area anchored by gorgeous hardwood floors, abundant LED recessed lighting, and dual pane windows throughout that fill the space with natural light. Large front-facing windows frame open sky views — and directly across the street sits the University Mound Reservoir, a working piece of San Francisco's water infrastructure operated by the SFPUC, making new construction directly opposite highly unlikely.

The 2019-remodeled chef's kitchen is a true standout — featuring rich dark cherry shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a dramatic skylight overhead, stainless steel appliances including a professional-grade gas range, and a generous L-shaped island with pendant lighting that flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas. The open layout invites effortless entertaining and everyday family living.
The upper level hosts two spacious bedrooms and two fully remodeled spa-quality bathrooms (2019). The primary suite is a serene retreat with hardwood floors and a beautifully appointed en suite bath finished in floor-to-ceiling Calacatta marble-look tile, a frameless glass shower with rain head and handheld fixture, a floating dark walnut vanity, and a smart bidet toilet. The second upstairs bedroom features its own sliding glass door opening directly to a private rear deck — perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding — with open sky views and glimpses of the tree-lined hillside beyond. The second full bathroom is equally stunning, featuring a skylight, full marble tile treatment, a glass-enclosed shower with rain head, and a floating vanity.
The Downstairs Level — Fully Permitted (2009)

The ground floor offers exceptional flexibility. A fully permitted bonus suite features its own independent entrance from the rear yard, a wet bar with potential to be converted into a kitchenette (shaker cabinets, granite counters, and stainless refrigerator already in place), a comfortable living/sitting area, a full bedroom, a full bathroom with tub/shower combo, and an additional room currently staged as a home office. This level functions as a complete, self-contained space — ideal as an in-law unit, guest suite, or rental opportunity. The oversized garage accommodates two cars, features an automatic opener, an EV charger, and includes a full-size washer and dryer.

Outdoor Living
A private upper deck off the second bedroom provides elevated outdoor space with open sky and treetop views. Below, the rear yard offers a low-maintenance concrete patio with garden beds of succulents and native plantings — a functional and comfortable outdoor space that is genuinely hard to find in the city. A staircase connects the lower patio to the upper deck, creating a layered indoor-outdoor lifestyle across multiple levels.
Location

The Portola District is a quiet residential community known for its sunny weather, public parks, and San Bruno Avenue — a lively commercial strip full of local restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and independent grocers. McLaren Park, spanning over 300 acres, is an urban oasis offering hiking trails, picnic areas, stunning views of San Francisco Bay, and the Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre, which hosts cultural events and performances. Convenient access to US-101 and I-280 makes commuting easier than in many other parts of the city. And crucially — directly across University Street sits the SFPUC-operated University Mound Reservoir, a permanent piece of city water infrastructure that ensures unobstructed street-level views and a quieter, calmer setting that is truly rare in San Francisco.